If you think of Tennessee, the first thing that comes to mind is probably smooth Tennessee Whiskey and country music, or perhaps The Great Smoky Mountains and Nashville. Well, did you know that The Volunteer State is home to several fantastic golf courses that have received some noteworthy accolades? Here’s a list of some of the best stay-and-play golf packages in this state to make the most of your trip!
| Resort/Golf Package | Details | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlake Golf and Lodge | call or email for a quote | Book |
| Holiday Inn North Chattanooga | from $145.00, package based on 4 golfers per Condo for 2 Nights, 2 Rounds | Book |
| Avalon Golf & Country Club | starting at $124 , 1 Night 1 Round | Book |
| Hermitage Golf Course – General’s Retreat | 1 night unlimited rounds, starting at $970 per night for four players | Book |
| Cattails at MeadowView Golf Course | from $124/night per person | Book |
| Fairfield Glade Dorchester Golf Club | from $300 per person for 2 nights, 1 round of golf per day | Book |
| Hermitage Golf Course – President’s Reserve | 1 Night Unlimited Rounds, starting at $970 per night for four players | Book |
| Lake Tansi Resort Golf Course | from $110/night per person, 1 round of golf | Book |
| Lakeland Golf Course of Baneberry | from $65/night per person | Book |
1. Woodlake Golf and Lodge
Book your package: woodlakegolf.com/golf-packages (call or email for a quote)
Woodlake Golf and Lodge is known as one of East Tennessee’s premier golfing and lodging destinations. When the 18-hole championship course opened in 2000, it was mentioned by Golf Digest as ‘one of America’s best new courses’. The lodge offers stay-and-play packages that can be customized to meet every single one of your requirements and all you have to do is contact them.
2. Holiday Inn North Chattanooga
Book your package: mygolfvacation.com/golf-package (from $145.00, package based on 4 golfers per Condo for 2 Nights, 2 Rounds)
This package by My Golf Vacation is known as the Play Chattanooga Areas Best Package. The package includes a comfortable and homely stay for a total of two nights in the Holiday Inn Express. You can start off with the establishment’s delicious complimentary breakfast, which is sure to get your body ready for a day of exhilarating golf.
You get to choose which course you’d like to play 2 rounds on. Your options include the Nob North Golf Course, a challenging Gary Player design, the Fields Ferry Golf Course, a Arthur L. Davis design, and Bear Trace Harrison Bay, a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece. The first two courses are located in Georgia, so keep that in mind before booking.
3. Avalon Golf & Country Club
Book your package: golftennessee.com/stayandplay (starting at $124 , 1 Night 1 Round)
GolfTennessee.com offers many stay-and-play golf packages in The Volunteer State, including this fully customizable package. Bertram Golf Packages recently partnered with Tellico Village Estates to bring you the best of both worlds. By booking one package, you’ll get to play golf on one of the three championship courses in Tanasi, Toqua, and Kahite, the Avalon Golf & Country Club, or WindRiver.
For your stay, you can choose between lodging in a luxurious townhome in Tellico Village or a comfy hotel in the area. Don’t worry about being bored between rounds of golf because there is plenty to do in Tellico Village, including boating, tennis, fishing, and some great restaurants.
4. Hermitage Golf Course – General’s Retreat
Book your package: golfpackages.com/golfpackage (1 night unlimited rounds, starting at $970 per night for four players)
GolfPackages.com offers two Stay and Play packages at Hermitage Golf Course. One includes golf at General’s Retreat, while the other includes golf at the President’s Reserve. All you have to do is contact them to make your choice between the two courses but everything else that’s included is mostly the same.
This package gives you the opportunity to play unlimited rounds of golf on one of the best courses in Tennessee. For the ‘stay’ part of the package, you’ll get to stay in one of the 8 luxurious cottages, which are equipped with 3 flat-screen TVs and complimentary internet access.
5. Cattails at MeadowView Golf Course
Book your package: golfpackages.com/golfpackage (from $124/night per person)
For just $124 per night per person, you can stay at the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center and play golf at the Cattails course. $124 is just the starting rate and the resort offers you the opportunity to customize your package according to your requirements. All packages include golf rounds, hotel accommodations, and a shuttle from the airport should you need it.
6. Fairfield Glade Dorchester Golf Club
Book your package: golfpackages.com/golfpackage (from $300 per person for 2 nights, 1 round of golf per day)
If you’ve always wanted to play this course in Fairfield Glade, the Stay and Play Golf Packages – 1 Bedroom Unit by GolfPackages.com won’t disappoint. The non-peak specials start as low as $300 per person for a 2 night’s stay, with a round of golf included for every day. Accommodations are at the Fairfield Glade Resort, where you’ll be in a one-bedroom unit with a King Bed and a Queen Sofa Sleeper.
7. Hermitage Golf Course – President’s Reserve
Book your package: golfpackages.com/golfpackage (1 Night Unlimited Rounds, starting at $970 per night for four players)
The 8 Cottages at Hermitage Golf Course in Nashville are luxurious and simply oozing with peace and tranquility. For the perfect stay, we recommend that you book the Stay and Play package by GolfPackages.com, which starts at $970 per night for a group of 4. The package includes a stay in a cottage and daily unlimited golf for the entire group on the course.
What’s more, when you book a stay in one of the cottages, you get access to a private putting green and a relaxing fire pit/waterfall area. Don’t worry about green fees and golf cart rentals, or even struggling with booking the right tee times, because those are also included in this great package. That’s right, you’ll even get a golf concierge to assist you!
8. Lake Tansi Resort Golf Course
Book your package: golfpackages.com/golfpackage (from $110/night per person, 1 round of golf)
The Stay & Play at Lake Tansi Resort package by GolfPackages.com includes everything that you could possibly need for a golfing trip to Tennessee. Lake Tansi has 18 rental cottages that can sleep 4 guests and their 18-hole championship course is a must for your bucket list.
The Winter Special, which runs from the 1st of November to the 31st of March, starts at $110 per person per day. The package includes a night’s stay in one of the Lakefront Cottages and 2 rounds of golf. Plus, range balls are included in the price.
9. Lakeland Golf Course of Baneberry
Book your package: https://www.golfpackages.com/golfpackage (from $65/night per person)
The Knoxville Villas Stay and Play Golf Package by GolfPackages.com starts at just $65/night per person. That’s a fantastic offer, right? The package gives you the opportunity to choose your own accommodations according to your needs. The choice is typically between a golf villa, which sleeps 3 to 5 guests, and a comfortable room, which sleeps 1 to 3 guests.
Once you choose your accommodation, you can get ready for a great trip and some unbeatable golf at the Lakeland Golf Course of Baneberry. The course features 6,700 yards of pure bliss in the form of Bermuda fairways and more than enough water features to keep you on your toes.
Now that you have a list of stay-and-play packages to check out on your next trip to Tennessee, you can get packing! Remember that your golf clubs are pretty susceptible to damage, especially when being handled by airport personnel. So, before you head out, have a look at our article on packing golf clubs for a flight.
FAQ
Can you golf year-round in Tennessee?
Whether you have the guts to head out for golf in Tennessee on the very cold and frosty Winter days is entirely up to you. Plus, some golf courses may be closed to the public on snowy days. However, there are more than enough bearable and less harsh days in Winter, so you’ll definitely be able to golf at any time of the year in Tennessee.
Where is the golf capital of Tennessee?
Tennessee’s golf capital is located in Cumberland County. A total of 7 out of Cumberland County’s 9 gorgeous golf courses are located in a city known as Crossville, the county seat of Cumberland County.
How many golf courses are in Tennessee?
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact amount of golf courses within the borders of The Volunteer State. However, according to an interactive map made by The Tennessean, the number of golf courses situated in and around Tennessee is estimated to be around 300, including public, private, and semi-private courses.
